On March 4, 2017 Officer Christopher Michael Sanderson,
31, passed away surrounded by family and friends. Officer Sanderson graciously
dedicated over 10 years to the Galveston Police Department spending seven of
those years with his faithful and beloved K-9 partner Abba. He was born
September 11, 1985 at St. Mary's Hospital in Galveston, TX to his beloved
parents Robert and Barbara Sanderson.

Officer Sanderson’s most proud accomplishment was his
assignment to the Galveston Police Department K-9 Division. To know Chris is to
know that what Abba meant to him. Even during his final days Officer Sanderson
was advocating for the Galveston Police Department K-9 Division. It was not
only his passion but was his way of life.

Officer Sanderson is preceded in death by his
grandfather’s Oscar T. Ekelund Jr. and Robert L Sanderson Sr.; his grandmother
Norma Jamison and Uncle Charles Ekelund; along with his beloved Furry Friend
Beth Sanderson.

As a child Christopher played Little League Baseball,
Soccer and was an award winning swimmer. Christopher graduated from Ball High
School in 2004. He worked with the Galveston Beach Patrol and the City of
Galveston Jail.

Officer Sanderson was the type of man that to become
friends with him you became family. A special thank you to MD Anderson staff and
DaVita staff. A very special thank you to Dr. Robert Benjamin, Dr. Abdul
Abdellatif, Sue Madsen, Christy Posey, Gayle Leighton, Debra Folmar, Misty
Cummings, Joe Ellis, Alicia Olguin and all the caring staff, as well as the
Slumber Party Crew Mom, Bobby III, Rachel, Adrian and Catherine Healy, Mary and
Jimmie Gillane, Scott Hirst, Phillip Molis, Bianca Haupt and Marylin Haupt.

Christopher personally wanted to thank the City of
Galveston, Galveston Police Department and Galveston Parks and Recreation Department
for their unwavering support system for not only him but to the family as well.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017 at J.
Levy & Termini Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral services
will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at First Lutheran Church,
with Reverend Richard Rhoades officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary
Catholic Cemetery.

Known family for years. Thoughts and prayers to all and to his law enforcement family as well.Lt. Tommy HansenGCSO

Posted by Tommy Hansen at 3/5/2017 10:36:28 AM

One of the most genuine and thoughtful men I have ever known. I am proud he considered me a friend. May GOD grant his soul peace for eternity. He chose to fight for life, and he chose to live while he fought. None could have done it better. Go with GOD sir, go with GOD.

Kenneth MackGPD RetiredBPD Active Duty

Posted by Kenneth Mack at 3/5/2017 11:33:52 AM

Its hard to forget someone; who give you so much to remember. R.I.P. Chris

Posted by C. Garcia - Ret. GPD at 3/5/2017 2:26:58 PM

Thanks all...please pray for my brother's (in blue) family...we lost him to the long battle w cancer today....He and I worked at Galveston Police Department before becoming Officers we eventually graduated Police Academy together class 58...My badge is 433 and his 435. We had some crazy calls and he is the only person i know who would eat steak and ice cream together lol...Even though we lost touch his passing is still tough. My prayer is that his life, career, and his death has drawn someone to Christ's unchanging hands...

Posted by pea at 3/5/2017 4:40:26 PM

Prayers for his friends and family.

Posted by JF at 3/5/2017 6:46:56 PM

I know Oscar will be at the gates of Heaven to greet Chris and get him through his rookie year. A tough battle fought with optimism and support of his family and friends. May God give peace to Barbara and the rest of the family.

Posted by Stan Humphrey at 3/5/2017 8:56:00 PM

So sorry to hear this. Knew Chris briefly as he was a part time neighbor here on the lake in Hemphill. Always enjoyed talking to him and his service dog Abba. My sincere condolence to his family and may God be with them in their time of sorrow. RIP Chris!

Posted by Don Harrison at 3/5/2017 9:40:12 PM

Very sorry to hear this - Have known him and his brother since we worked for Beach Patrol & since we both became members of the Galveston Marine Division Dive Team.Truly sorry - U will be missed.

Posted by Steve Coker at 3/6/2017 3:02:58 AM

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